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Vintage Copper 47 · 04-14-2018, 11:01 AM

Ok.. I know it's been discussed before, my buddy needs a new 6 volt, flow thru electric fuel pump. It's for a 1947 FORDOR sedan with v8. Any suggestions?.. I told him he should use that type and re-install his mechanical pump... We went to an event yesterday and he was having intermittent vapor lock because his fuel pump is getting tired...

Drbrown · 04-14-2018, 11:14 AM

I have a 12 volt system and use an Airtex, which is a flow-thro design. I understand they make a 6 volt version. Like many I use it only for priming the carb. I recommend keeping (or replacing) the mechanical pump. I have a spare in my trunk, rebuilt by Charlie NY. I had a few instances with vapor lock and the electric pump did save the situation.

Vintage Copper 47 · 04-14-2018, 11:29 AM

Thanks Doc Brown

Graeme / New Zealand · 04-14-2018, 03:16 PM

If you get an Airtex one make sure you get the low pressure 6v one or you will have to install a regulator.

GB

40cpe · 04-14-2018, 03:26 PM

Airtex E8902 is the one you want. They are available from lots of places. Google it and find your deal.
Here is one vendor you can see the specs. https://www.summitracing.com/parts/a...iABEgKxvvD_BwE

HDowse · 04-14-2018, 03:37 PM

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Rock Auto carries the E8902 for $33.79, 6v.
https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo...47&jsn=2&jsn=2

Graeme / New Zealand · 04-14-2018, 11:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HDowse

Rock Auto carries the E8902 for $33.79, 6v.
https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo...47&jsn=2&jsn=2

I just found Rockauto recently to get some 6v + Tridon flasher units. Great people to deal with, competative price and good service. 8 days to get them to me in NZ...can't bitch about that.

GB

dwick01 · 04-15-2018, 04:43 AM

I just put the Airtrex E8902 on my '47 fordor v8. It's working perfectly, using it along with the stock fuel pump. I put it on a momentary toggle switch and just use it for starting after it sits for a few days and vapor lock.

04-14-2018, 11:01 AM	#1
Vintage Copper 47 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: The sleepy San Fernando Valley Posts: 394	A good brand name flow thru electric fuel pump Ok.. I know it's been discussed before, my buddy needs a new 6 volt, flow thru electric fuel pump. It's for a 1947 FORDOR sedan with v8. Any suggestions?.. I told him he should use that type and re-install his mechanical pump... We went to an event yesterday and he was having intermittent vapor lock because his fuel pump is getting tired... __________________ WALT "We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm". "Old enough for the experience & too young to know better"

04-14-2018, 11:14 AM	#2
Drbrown Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Glens Falls NY Posts: 1,267	Re: A good brand name flow thru electric fuel pump I have a 12 volt system and use an Airtex, which is a flow-thro design. I understand they make a 6 volt version. Like many I use it only for priming the carb. I recommend keeping (or replacing) the mechanical pump. I have a spare in my trunk, rebuilt by Charlie NY. I had a few instances with vapor lock and the electric pump did save the situation.

04-14-2018, 11:29 AM	#3
Vintage Copper 47 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: The sleepy San Fernando Valley Posts: 394	Re: A good brand name flow thru electric fuel pump Thanks Doc Brown __________________ WALT "We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm". "Old enough for the experience & too young to know better"

04-14-2018, 03:16 PM	#4
Graeme / New Zealand Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lower Hutt , New Zealand Posts: 2,126	Re: A good brand name flow thru electric fuel pump If you get an Airtex one make sure you get the low pressure 6v one or you will have to install a regulator. GB __________________ "you can't make honey out of dog sh*t" "You're a long time looking at the lid"

04-14-2018, 03:26 PM	#5
40cpe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Star, MS Posts: 4,024	Re: A good brand name flow thru electric fuel pump Airtex E8902 is the one you want. They are available from lots of places. Google it and find your deal. Here is one vendor you can see the specs. https://www.summitracing.com/parts/a...iABEgKxvvD_BwE

04-14-2018, 03:37 PM	#6
HDowse Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Hancock, New Hampshire Posts: 375	Re: A good brand name flow thru electric fuel pump Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Rock Auto carries the E8902 for $33.79, 6v. https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo...47&jsn=2&jsn=2

04-15-2018, 04:43 AM	#8
dwick01 Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Wellington, Kansas Posts: 444	Re: A good brand name flow thru electric fuel pump I just put the Airtrex E8902 on my '47 fordor v8. It's working perfectly, using it along with the stock fuel pump. I put it on a momentary toggle switch and just use it for starting after it sits for a few days and vapor lock.